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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.56, 10,579.80 and 4,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.56, 10,579.80 and 4,354.56 is: 6,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.56 : 10,579.80 = 4,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.56/10,579.80 = 4,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.56x = 10,579.80 × 4,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.56x = 46,070,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070,373.89/7,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.26

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